World Diabetes Day – JIMS college
Fireless cooking competition, poster and model competition, paper presentation and quiz competition
World Diabetes Day – 2024
A Video presentation on the Diabetes Awareness Week (4th November to 9th November) in view of WORLD DIABETIC DAY conducted by Department of Practice of Medicine in collaboration with Department of Physiology and Biochemistry and Department of Community Medicine under the guidance of management of JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College.
An insight on Homoeopathic Research!
JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, department of research in collaboration with department of community medicine, organized an Orientation programme on the title “ Review of Journals and various types of Research studies” on 24.10.2024 for the Interns.
Speaker: Dr Chandraja CV
Supervisor: Dr Mohammed Irfan
Moderator: Dr Susira Suresh
Key Takeaways:
-Characteristics of research
-Essentialities and objectives of research
-Types of clinical research
-Difference on experimental and observational research with examples
-Journal review & Scientific design of research
-Research publications and Homeopathic clinical database
A pre and post session evaluation was done in form of MCQs for the audience which shows an appreciable improvement on the topic.
A feed back was also collected from the Interns which reveals a positive attitude towards the benefits of the session.
“World Down Syndrome Awareness Programme”
Our dedicated PG Scholars from the Department of Pediatrics at JIMS Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, along with our esteemed faculty, hosted a meaningful awareness programme on Down syndrome at Narsapaguda Peripheral OPD and Anganwadi School.
Led by Dr. Abinaya, Dr. Suchi, Dr. Rukhiya, and Dr. Lahari, under the guidance of Dr. Md. Irfan and Dr. Bhavana Shikha, we educated villagers, pregnant mothers, teachers, AMOs, and ASHA workers about the early signs of Down syndrome, lifestyle management, and available therapeutic interventions.
We also highlighted the importance of bone and joint health, addressing the unique challenges faced by children in this area.
Together, let’s spread awareness and foster a more inclusive community!
Antibiotic Resistance: Facts to ponder
Antibiotic Resistance: Facts to ponder
During the mid-20th century, the antibiotic era, infectious diseases were believed to be eradicated. Later antibiotics played a pivotal role for successful invasive and surgeries in transplantation, oncology andmany other medical disciplines. Availability ofantibiotic therapy has significantly reduced mortality resulting in increased life expectancy in general. Nevertheless, increasing numbers of bacteria are becoming resistantto multiple antibiotics currently in use resulting in multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria.
Antibiotic resistance manifests in 2 ways in bacteria
1. Natural intrinsic resistance due to lack orpresence of certain structures resulting in ineffectiveness of antibiotics
2. Acquire resistance via mutations in chromosomal genes or via horizontal gene transfer ofchromosomes or plasmids that lead to antibiotic resistance.
Molecular mechanisms that can lead to resistance can be categorized as
- Reduction of intracellular antibiotic concentrations
- Modification of the antibiotic target
- Inactivation of the antibiotic
The misuse and overuse of antimicrobials in humans, animals and plants are the main drivers in the development of drug-resistant pathogens. The world faces an antibiotics pipeline and access crisis.
Complementary or Alternative medicine like homeopathy holds promise for offering new solutions in the fight against infections, especially in the face of growing antibiotic resistance. Clinical research suggests that homeopathy is effective in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections in children, a frequent cause of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. By using effective homeopathic medications, if patients could be cured, it would reduce the load of antibiotics in the biotic and abiotic environment thus cutting the cycle of spread of antibiotic resistance
Dr.Y.V.S.Annapurna,
Assistant Professor,
Department of pathology & Microbiology